Prasad Tharippala

Prasad T is a cybersecurity leader with over 22 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, security operations, and enterprise security transformation. As Field CISO at Versa Networks, he plays a dual role—leading internal security initiatives and governance programs while also advising organizations across the Asia-Pacific region on building resilient cybersecurity strategies and implementing security the right way.

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He works closely with enterprises to advance Zero Trust architectures, modernize secure connectivity through SASE, strengthen cyber resilience, and align security investments with business outcomes. Prasad has led multiple security transformation initiatives, including SOC modernization, endpoint security, vulnerability management, identity governance, and compliance programs for global organizations.

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A graduate of NIT Trichy, Prasad holds industry certifications including CISSP, OSCP, and Google Cloud Security Professional. His areas of expertise include Zero Trust, SASE, Security Operations, Cyber Risk Management, AI-driven Security, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).